Looking for a cosmetic science job?

A common request we get here on Chemists Corner is the request for a job. I never mind this much and am happy to give suggestions. We’ve written a lot about getting a job as a cosmetic chemist and if you’re looking, I encourage you to check out some of these posts.

1. Message to Undergraduate Chemists Looking for a job

2. How to become a cosmetic chemist

3. Could you start your own cosmetics business?

4. How to use twitter to find a cosmetic chemist job

5. Three tips for finding a cosmetic science lab job

6. Cosmetic science internship programs

And if you’re still wondering what you can do to get a job, one of the best ways to start off is to get some experience. The way to get experience is to actually work in a lab. It doesn’t have to be a cosmetics lab but it can be any lab. Someone with some lab experience is in a better position than someone without any.

To get lab experience, go to a local staffing agency. Here you will find temporary jobs that can get you into labs. I know there were a number of people who eventually got jobs at my old company (Alberto Culver) who started off as lab temps.

Here are some options for you to investigate.

Kelly Services.

Snelling.

Aerotek.

KForce.

Adecco.

Randstad.

I know that we hired people from Aerotek & Kforce so it can happen.

Good luck!

PS.  Thanks to Laurie for inspiration for this post.

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